SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 487
In Memory
of
Ken Clark
WHEREAS, The life of a dedicated public servant drew to a
close with the passing of Galveston County Commissioner Kenneth
David Clark of Algoa on May 8, 2022, at the age of 58; and
WHEREAS, A native of Waukesha, Wisconsin, Ken Clark was
born to Dennis and Darlene Clark on May 21, 1963, and he grew up
with the companionship of three brothers, Kevin, Mike, and Mark;
after graduating from Random Lake High School, he earned an
associate's degree in applied science from San Jacinto College;
he went on to establish a desktop publishing and advertising
company; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Clark served as a member of the board of
Municipal Utility District No. 6, and he worked as an aide to
former U.S. Representative Steve Stockman before joining the
State Republican Executive Committee; in 1998, he was elected to
the Galveston County Commissioners Court, and he ably
represented Precinct 4 for nearly two and a half decades; he was a
tireless advocate for improving infrastructure and lowering
taxes, and under his guidance, the county received a AAA bond
rating; widely respected by his peers, he was also a caring
mentor to other public officials; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his work as county commissioner,
Mr. Clark served on the Houston-Galveston Area Council board of
directors for more than a decade, most recently as chair of the
Transportation Policy Council; he further distinguished himself
as a longtime member of the Texas Conference of Urban Counties
Policy Committee and the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership
Political Protocol Committee, and he was active in the National
Rifle Association; and
WHEREAS, Blessed with a devoted family, Mr. Clark
benefited from the love and support of his wife, Sherry, with
whom he shared a fulfilling marriage that spanned 34 years; he
took great pride in their seven children, Sarah, Charity, Israel,
Hannah, Samuel, Rebekah, and Faith, and four grandchildren,
Joseph, Alexis, Gunnar, and Paisley; during his leisure hours, he
enjoyed traveling with his family, cheering on the Houston Astros
and Green Bay Packers, and watching Ultimate Fighting
Championship bouts; moreover, he raised horses and livestock,
and he was involved with The Longhorn Project, 4-H, and the
Galveston County Fair & Rodeo; an avid horticulturalist, he was
also a member of the Galveston County Master Gardener
Association; and
WHEREAS, Ken Clark made a lasting, positive difference in
his community through his many civic and professional
contributions, and he will forever be remembered with great
admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Kenneth David
Clark and extend heartfelt condolences to all who mourn his
passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Ken Clark.
Middleton, Creighton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 27, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate